Ezra 2:59
"And these were they which went up from Telmelah, Telharsa, Cherub, Addan, and Immer: but they could not shew their father’s house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel:"

Commentary

Gill's Exposition

And these were they that went up from Telmelah, Telharsa,.... Places in the land of Babylon, see Isa 37:12 . Cherub, Addan, and Immer; but they could not show their

father's house, and their seed, whether they were of Israel; these were such that professed the Jewish religion, and went for Jews in Babylon, but could not trace their pedigree, and tell what family they were of, who their ancestors, and where they had lived in Judea; they had lost their genealogical tables, if they ever had any, and could not make it out, whether their parents were Israelites or proselyted Gentiles; or they were such who had been exposed, and taken out of the streets, and their parents unknown.

Source: Gill's Exposition (Public Domain)

Hebrew Word Studies (18 words)

H0428 אֵלֶּה
Definition:

4& often: in apposition to a substantive with a pronominal suffix (alwayswithoutthe article)Exodus 9:14(read with Hi.אֵלֶּה בְּךָforאֶללִֿבְּךָ)Exodus 10:1אֹתֹתַי אֵלֶּהthesemy signs,Exodus 11:8;Deute 4& often: in apposition to a substantive with a pronominal suffix (alwayswithoutthe article)Exodus 9:14(read with Hi.אֵלֶּה בְּךָforאֶללִֿבְּךָ)Exodus 10:1אֹתֹתַי אֵלֶּהthesemy signs,Exodus 11:8;Deute

H5927 עָלָה
Definition:

15+; 3 feminine singularעָֽלְתָהGenesis 40:10+;עָלָ֑תָהJeremiah 14:2;1 Samuel 1:22; 2masculine singularעָלִיתָGenesis 49:4+, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיַעֲלֶהGenesis 2:6+,יַ֫עַלGenesis 44:33+,ו 15+; 3 feminine singularעָֽלְתָהGenesis 40:10+;עָלָ֑תָהJeremiah 14:2;1 Samuel 1:22; 2masculine singularעָלִיתָGenesis 49:4+, etc.;Imperfect3masculine singularיַעֲלֶהGenesis 2:6+,יַ֫עַלGenesis 44:33+,ו

Possible Meanings:
  • matter (semantic_range)
  • affair (semantic_range)
  • occasion (semantic_range)
H8528 תֵּל מֶלַח
Definition:

59=Nehemiah 7:61;Θερμελεθ,Θελμελεθ[χ].Topical LexiconEtymology and MeaningTel Melah means “Mound of Salt.” The name evokes the artificial hillocks (tells) that dotted the flood-plains of Mesopotamia, 59=Nehemiah 7:61;Θερμελεθ,Θελμελεθ[χ].Topical LexiconEtymology and MeaningTel Melah means “Mound of Salt.” The name evokes the artificial hillocks (tells) that dotted the flood-plains of Mesopotamia,

H8528 תֵּל מֶלַח
Definition:

59=Nehemiah 7:61;Θερμελεθ,Θελμελεθ[χ].Topical LexiconEtymology and MeaningTel Melah means “Mound of Salt.” The name evokes the artificial hillocks (tells) that dotted the flood-plains of Mesopotamia, 59=Nehemiah 7:61;Θερμελεθ,Θελμελεθ[χ].Topical LexiconEtymology and MeaningTel Melah means “Mound of Salt.” The name evokes the artificial hillocks (tells) that dotted the flood-plains of Mesopotamia,

H8521 תֵּל חַרְשָׁא
Definition:

59=Nehemiah 7:16;Θααρησα, (Θελ)αρησα, etc.,ᵐ5LEzraΘαλαα καὶ Πησα.Topical LexiconGeographical SettingTel-harsha is listed among several towns in the eastern dispersion, almost certainly situated in Mes 59=Nehemiah 7:16;Θααρησα, (Θελ)αρησα, etc.,ᵐ5LEzraΘαλαα καὶ Πησα.Topical LexiconGeographical SettingTel-harsha is listed among several towns in the eastern dispersion, almost certainly situated in Mes

H8521 תֵּל חַרְשָׁא
Definition:

59=Nehemiah 7:16;Θααρησα, (Θελ)αρησα, etc.,ᵐ5LEzraΘαλαα καὶ Πησα.Topical LexiconGeographical SettingTel-harsha is listed among several towns in the eastern dispersion, almost certainly situated in Mes 59=Nehemiah 7:16;Θααρησα, (Θελ)αρησα, etc.,ᵐ5LEzraΘαλαα καὶ Πησα.Topical LexiconGeographical SettingTel-harsha is listed among several towns in the eastern dispersion, almost certainly situated in Mes

H3743 כְּרוּב
Definition:

24;Exodus 25:18-22). Although the bearer of the name in the post-exilic lists is a human returnee, the name itself points to Israel’s deep awareness that identity and calling are inseparably linked to 24;Exodus 25:18-22). Although the bearer of the name in the post-exilic lists is a human returnee, the name itself points to Israel’s deep awareness that identity and calling are inseparably linked to

Possible Meanings:
  • cherub (semantic_range)
H0135 אַדָּן
Definition:

59(seeכְּרוּבproper name)Topical LexiconBiblical SettingEzra 2:59records “The following came up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families and an 59(seeכְּרוּבproper name)Topical LexiconBiblical SettingEzra 2:59records “The following came up from Tel Melah, Tel Harsha, Kerub, Addan, and Immer, but they could not prove that their families and an

Possible Meanings:
  • base (semantic_range)
  • pedestal (semantic_range)
  • pedestals (semantic_range)
  • pedestals (semantic_range)
  • pedestals (semantic_range)
H0564 אִמֵּר
Definition:

14perhaps =2ancestor of priest1 Chronicles 9:12compareNehemiah 11:13;Ezra 2:37;Ezra 10:20;Nehemiah 7:40.3priest in Jeremiah's timeJeremiah 20:1.4father of ZadokNehemiah 3:29.5. proper name, of a locat 14perhaps =2ancestor of priest1 Chronicles 9:12compareNehemiah 11:13;Ezra 2:37;Ezra 10:20;Nehemiah 7:40.3priest in Jeremiah's timeJeremiah 20:1.4father of ZadokNehemiah 3:29.5. proper name, of a locat

Possible Meanings:
  • lamb (semantic_range)
H3808 לֹא
Definition:

11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, 11) {lo}; a primitive particle; not (the simple or abs. Negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles (as follows) -- X before, + or else, ere, + except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay,

H3201 יָכֹל
Definition:

268t.;יָכוֺל1 Samuel 4:152t.; 3 feminine singularיָ˜כְלָהGenesis 36:7;Exodus 2:3; 2masculine singularוְיָכָלְתָּ֫Exodus 18:23; 1singularיָכֹלְתִּיGenesis 30:82t.; suffixיְכָלְתִּיוPsalm 13:5; 3pluralי 268t.;יָכוֺל1 Samuel 4:152t.; 3 feminine singularיָ˜כְלָהGenesis 36:7;Exodus 2:3; 2masculine singularוְיָכָלְתָּ֫Exodus 18:23; 1singularיָכֹלְתִּיGenesis 30:82t.; suffixיְכָלְתִּיוPsalm 13:5; 3pluralי

Possible Meanings:
  • be able (semantic_range)
H5046 נָגַד
Definition:

11+, 3 feminine singularהִגִּ֫ידָה1 Samuel 25:19+,הִגַּדְתָּGenesis 12:8+, etc.;Imperfectיַגִּיד1 Samuel 9:6+;וַיַּגֵּדGenesis 9:22+; suffixיַגִּידֶ֫הָIsaiah 44:7;יַגִּדָהּJeremiah 9:11;יַגֵָּֽדְךָDeu 11+, 3 feminine singularהִגִּ֫ידָה1 Samuel 25:19+,הִגַּדְתָּGenesis 12:8+, etc.;Imperfectיַגִּיד1 Samuel 9:6+;וַיַּגֵּדGenesis 9:22+; suffixיַגִּידֶ֫הָIsaiah 44:7;יַגִּדָהּJeremiah 9:11;יַגֵָּֽדְךָDeu

Possible Meanings:
  • in front of (semantic_range)
  • facing (semantic_range)
H1004 בּיִת
Definition:

12house(Phoenicianבת, MIבת, suffixביתה, Arabic, Aramaicבַּיְתָא,Assyrianbîtu, COTGloss, Sabeanבית,בת,fortressDHMZMG 1883, 387;templeHal257DHMZMG 1876, 697, EthiopicPalmyrene inבת עלמא,בת מקברתאsepulch 12house(Phoenicianבת, MIבת, suffixביתה, Arabic, Aramaicבַּיְתָא,Assyrianbîtu, COTGloss, Sabeanבית,בת,fortressDHMZMG 1883, 387;templeHal257DHMZMG 1876, 697, EthiopicPalmyrene inבת עלמא,בת מקברתאsepulch

Possible Meanings:
  • lodge (semantic_range)
  • pass the night (semantic_range)
H0001 אָב
Definition:

1947t.; constructאַבGenesis 17:4,5; (compare inאַבְרָהָםib.& elsewhere in proper names. On Hal's proposedאֲבִרseeאברהם);אֲבִי(compare Ge§§ 90, 3b, 96)Genesis 4:20+; suffixאָבִיGenesis 19:34+ (MIאבי);א 1947t.; constructאַבGenesis 17:4,5; (compare inאַבְרָהָםib.& elsewhere in proper names. On Hal's proposedאֲבִרseeאברהם);אֲבִי(compare Ge§§ 90, 3b, 96)Genesis 4:20+; suffixאָבִיGenesis 19:34+ (MIאבי);א

Possible Meanings:
  • father (semantic_range)
H2233 זֶרַע
Definition:

38sowing, seed, offspring(Late Hebrewid., Aramaicזְרַע,; Phoenicianזרע; Zinjirliid.; Arabicseed-produce, seed; EthiopicAssyrianzêru,cultivated land, BelserBAS ii. 130,compare Arabic) — absolute׳זGenes 38sowing, seed, offspring(Late Hebrewid., Aramaicזְרַע,; Phoenicianזרע; Zinjirliid.; Arabicseed-produce, seed; EthiopicAssyrianzêru,cultivated land, BelserBAS ii. 130,compare Arabic) — absolute׳זGenes

H0518 אִם
Definition:

see NöM p. 208, ZMG 1886, p. 739; WAG i. § 367 e)**ᵑ7Onk Jonאִם,ᵑ7Hagאין.1. hypothetical particleif.a.construction(see more fully Dr§ 136-138, 143FriedrichDie Hebr. Condit. sätze 1884): (1) withimperf see NöM p. 208, ZMG 1886, p. 739; WAG i. § 367 e)**ᵑ7Onk Jonאִם,ᵑ7Hagאין.1. hypothetical particleif.a.construction(see more fully Dr§ 136-138, 143FriedrichDie Hebr. Condit. sätze 1884): (1) withimperf

Possible Meanings:
  • mother (semantic_range)
  • mother (semantic_range)
  • dam (semantic_range)
  • point of departure (semantic_range)
  • division (semantic_range)
H3478 יִשְׂרָאֵל
Definition:

16(Hpt); MI5, + 5 t.ישראל; in EgyptianY-si-r-'lSteindZAW xvi (1896), 331, compare BreastedBib. World ix (1897), 62 ff.PatonSyr. and Pal. 134; AssyrianSir-'-lai(=יִשְׂרְאֵלִי) SchrKG 356 ff., 364; COTG 16(Hpt); MI5, + 5 t.ישראל; in EgyptianY-si-r-'lSteindZAW xvi (1896), 331, compare BreastedBib. World ix (1897), 62 ff.PatonSyr. and Pal. 134; AssyrianSir-'-lai(=יִשְׂרְאֵלִי) SchrKG 356 ff., 364; COTG

Possible Meanings:
  • Israel (semantic_range)
H1992 הֵם
Definition:

Or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural fromhalak; they (only used when emphatic) -- it, like, X (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such, their, them, these, t Or (prolonged) hemmah {haym'-maw}; masculine plural fromhalak; they (only used when emphatic) -- it, like, X (how, so) many (soever, more as) they (be), (the) same, X so, X such, their, them, these, t

Possible Meanings:
  • of their moaning (semantic_range)
  • wailing (semantic_range)
  • wealth (semantic_range)

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